Bosch SHE53T56UC Instructions for Use - Page 21

Self Help Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without involving a repair professional. Problem Cause Action Dishwasher does not start 1. Door may not be properly latched 1. Shut the door completely until you 2. Unit may not be turned on hear a click 3. Unit not reset or previous cycle not 2. Press the main power switch to completed turn unit on 4. Delay start engaged 3. To reset, refer to "Cancel a Cycle" 5. Interruption of electrical power in this manual supply to dishwasher or blown fuse 4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" in 6. The door may have been closed the "Wash Cycles and Options" sec- without first selecting a cycle tion in this manual 7. Water supply may not be turned on 5. Check circuit breaker 6. Select a cycle and close the door 7. Check and turn on water supply Display does not illuminate 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Door not closed or latched Note: For models with controls on top of the door, the display only illuminates when the door is opened and controls are visible. 1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary 2. Ensure door is properly latched and completely closed Dishwasher seems to run a long time 1. Incoming water is not warm enough 1. Before starting a cycle, run hot 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water faucet at the sink closest to the water conditions dishwasher 3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty 2. Sensors in the dishwasher auto- 4. Dishwasher connected to cold matically increase the cycle time to water supply ensure a good wash when heavy soil Note: Refer to "Wash Cycle Information" is detected section in this manual for typical cycle 3. Add rinse aid lengths. 4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hot water supply plumbing Dishes are not getting dry enough 1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty 2. Improper loading of dishes 3. Selected cycle does not include drying Note: Plastic or Teflon do not typically dry as well as other items due to their inherent properties. 1. Add rinse agent - the use of rinse agent improves drying 2. Rearrange load to ensure items are not nesting (see "Loading the Dishwasher" section of the manual) 3. Rinse cycle does not include drying Note: Select models offer an extra heating option to improve drying performance. 20